Atripla (Efavirenz/Tenofovir/FTC)

Atripla (efavirenz/tenofovir/emtricitabine or EFV/TDF/FTC) is a multi-class combination drug used to treat HIV/AIDS. It is approved by the U.S. FDA for the treatment of HIV infection in adults and children 12 years of age and older. It is listed in the HHS HIV treatment guidelines as an alternative regimen for people starting HIV treatment for the first time.

Adult single dose:Take one tablet once daily. Each tablet contains 600 mg of efavirenz, 300 mg of tenofovir and 200 mg of emtricitabine.

Restrictions:

Take orally on an empty stomach, preferably at bedtime.

Not recommended for patients with moderate or severe hepatic impairment.

Day 254: Changing the Time of Day I Take Atripla (Video) (Posted: April 2013)
"So after experiencing insomnia that has become bothersome, I decided to talk to my doctor about changing when I take my Atripla. Instead of taking it in the evening, I am going to take it first thing in the mornings now."
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No Medication Is Without Side Effects (Video) (Posted: April 2013)
"I have made many videos concerning Atripla, the medication that I take for HIV. Any medication on the market has side effects, just as Atripla does; but after a few weeks they should subside for the most part."
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Day 79: My HIV Viral Load (Video) (Posted: April 2013)
As most of you know, I am enrolled in a drug trial measuring Atripla against the "Quad" ... I've been on the Atripla for going on eight weeks.
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49 Days Since Diagnosis (Video) (Posted: April 2013)
"The Atripla rash is gone and now I'm just dealing with tipsiness and loopiness from HIV medicine."
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HIV Meds and False Positives on Drug Tests: A Video Blog by Aaron Laxton (February 11, 2013)
"If you're on [Atripla] and you're going to have to do a drug screen ... you need to let the tester know whenever they do your drug screen whatever medications you're on. ... It's not the end of the world, but it's definitely something you need to know about."
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